Orlando VA Medical Center - Phlebotomist

Job Summary

Phlebotomist must provide professional medical services and quality care to our Veteran population. Located at VAMC in Viera, Florida.

Duties

• Accurately identify patients and obtain proper specimens.
• Recognize and immediately report adverse patient reactions to venipuncture procedures to appropriate VA personnel.
• Collect specimens by venipuncture in the proper tube and correct order, ensuring adequate tube volume, no clotting, and minimal hemolysis.
• Process laboratory specimens (including aliquoting, storing, and preparing for transport to the main laboratory according to DOT and OSHA guidelines).
• Perform computer-related functions such as accessioning specimens.
• Refer problems or inquiries to VA team leaders or supervisors.
• Follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
• Avoid specimen mislabeling and multiple venipuncture procedures on the same patient while providing care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of college with a biological science degree or 6 months of specialized phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from an approved Phlebotomy Training Program by the National Phlebotomy Association (NPA).
• Direct work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Highly reliable in meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Technically proficient in phlebotomy skills, including fluency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.
• Experience with elderly and difficult patients, including those in hospitals.
• Tact and personality suitable for interacting with ill, disoriented, sometimes difficult outpatient populations.
• Basic typing and PC computer skills.
• Active BLS/AHA certification (preferred).

Additional Information

Phlebotomists will not be scheduled to work on holidays. However, in the event of an emergent situation, a contract employee may be asked to work during a holiday; participation will be voluntary.

Benefits

W2 pay package with paid leave, holidays, and eligibility for health insurance options.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program. Loyal Source uses AI-powered voice screening as part of its application process.